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The deceased was identified as Indira S (66), resident of Vaishyambagam.

alappuzha, 25 April (Language) Another case of death due to snake bite has come to light in Kerala. An elderly woman died after being bitten by a snake near her house. Police gave this information on Saturday. This is the 5th incident in the state in the last one week.

According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Indira S, resident of Vaishyambagam near Champakulam.66) Has happened as. He was bitten by a cobra outside his house at around 5.30 pm on Friday evening. Police said he was immediately taken to Alappuzha Medical College and Hospital at Vandanam., Where antidote was given but he died at around 9 pm.

Nedumudi police have registered a case of unnatural death. After post-mortem the body will be handed over to the relatives. Thiruvananthapuram last week, Cases of death due to snake bites were also reported from Alappuzha and Thrissur districts, in which many people, including children, lost their lives.

The Health Department recently held a meeting regarding the increasing cases of snake bites and has instructed government hospitals to provide proper treatment to such patients. Experts have warned that due to rising temperatures, snakes are at risk during the summer season., In search of cool places and rats may come closer to houses.

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